Dog Day Afternoon
About This Event
Dog Day Afternoon at the August Wilson Theatre brings a screen-to-stage ensemble including Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jessica Hecht, John Ortiz, Michael Kostroff and Spencer Garrett. Each has a substantial film and television profile alongside a steady New York theatre practice—Bernthal (The Walking Dead, The Punisher), Moss-Bachrach (The Bear), Hecht (Emmy-nominated and Tony-recognized stage work), Ortiz (co-founder of LAByrinth), Kostroff (The Wire) and Garrett. Their work in Dog Day Afternoon favors plainspoken precision, ensemble listening and character detail over display.
About the Artists
Jon Bernthal
Jon Bernthal is an American actor whose work moves between film, television, and the stage, with a growing footprint in New York performance. He became widely known for playing Shane Walsh on *The Walking Dead* and later took on Frank Castle in Marvel projects, including *The Punisher*, which he also helped write in a recent continuation.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Ebon Moss-Bachrach is an American actor whose work moves between New York stages and screen roles. He is widely recognized for playing Richie Jerimovich, the restaurant manager on the series *The Bear*, a performance that has earned major television awards attention.
Spencer Garrett
Spencer Garrett is a stage actor whose work sits in the New York theater ecosystem, including appearances at the August Wilson Theatre. In productions such as *Dog Day Afternoon*, he has shared the stage with actors like Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jessica Hecht, Michael Kostroff, and John Ortiz.
Jessica Hecht
Jessica Hecht is an American actor whose work moves between Broadway and on-camera roles, with a steady connection to New York stages. On television she is known for parts on *Breaking Bad*, *Friends*, *The Boys*, and *Special*, where her performance earned an Emmy nomination.
Michael Kostroff
Michael Kostroff is an American actor known to many viewers from HBO’s *The Wire*, where he played defense attorney Maurice Levy across the series’ run. His work moves between screen and stage, with a continued presence in New York City theater.
John Ortiz
John Ortiz is an American actor whose work moves between New York stages and film and television. He is a co-founder and artistic director of the LAByrinth Theater Company, a background that informs his ensemble-minded approach.